Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated hospital pharmacist to join their innovative pharmacy team. This role offers the chance to develop your clinical skills while working closely with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care. You will engage in various pharmacy services, including dispensary and ward pharmacy, and participate in an internal training program designed to enhance your expertise. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is mandatory.
• M Pharm or equivalent qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Work in all sections of the pharmacy service including dispensary and clinical pharmacy.
• Contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services and promote professional standards.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Aseptic work

Teamwork

Organisation and prioritisation skills

CPD demonstration

Education

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

M Pharm or equivalent

Non Medical Prescriber

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Are you looking for the opportunity to develop your skills in a forward-thinking and innovative pharmacy team? We would like to invite you to consider joining us in delivering our Pharmacy Vision of excellence. You will be working with our enthusiastic and dynamic team in providing the best clinical service for patients by working closely with other healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, experienced hospital pharmacist with good clinical skills and managerial skills with a working knowledge of the medicines optimisation agenda.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in all sections of the pharmacy service. This includes dispensary, ward/clinical pharmacy, education & training and technical services.

The post holder is expected to contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services to the Trust and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, trust policies and procedures.

A clinical commitment will be provided during all rotations. An internal structured training programme and mentorship scheme will support development of your clinical skills.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• M Pharm or equivalent
• Non Medical Prescriber

Skills and abilities

• Ability to work methodically whilst under pressure
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all disciplines, colleagues and patients
• Ability to deal sympathetically and courteously with patients and/or members of the general public
• Ability to work a part of a team or alone as required
• Ability to prioritise own work and manage the work with other junior staff
• Ability to perform hands on aseptic work
• Effective organisation and prioritisation skills in workplace
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone
• Ability to demonstrate CPD

Experience and knowledge

• Experience in the training and development of junior staff
• Experience in use of own initiative including dealing with queries from department users
• Ability to deal directly with public, senior clinicians and other health service staff
• Recent clinical pharmacy/ward pharmacy experience
• Understanding of Formulary and DUR and clinical trial issues
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge and application
• Computer Literate
• To have a good working knowledge on health and safety issues at work
• Experience in line managing a member of staff
• Supervisory experience
• Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
• Able to do late duty, weekend duties and bank holidays rostered
• Able to participate in out of hours service
• Interest in development of others
• Interest in expanding knowledge and self development
• Awareness of Equal opportunities

Trust Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£42,939 to £50,697 a yearper annum inclusive HCAS